Kingston vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Kingston Rank #178

King Rank #343

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #343 for King.

Is Kingston or King more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Kingston and King mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Kingston and King boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.